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Helpful Tools and Devices

There are a wide array of tools and devices available to help make normal everyday tasks easier for someone adjusting to vision loss.

Medical assistive devices Kitchen assistive devices Braille writing supplies - slate and stylus Accessible Watches

IDB Aids & Devices Store - for Iowans only

The Iowa Department for the Blinds sells many of these devices in our Aids & Devices store located in our central office in Des Moines. The IDB Aids and Devices store is a service available to Iowans only.

Persons in the state of Iowa can contact the Aids & Devices store Monday through Friday, between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM. The store is closed on official state holidays. Customers can make purchases in person, by phone, or through the mail. They can pay with cash, check, or money order.

IDB Aids & Devices Store
524 4th Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
(800) 362-2587 or (515) 281-1357

If you have questions related to our Aids & Devices store or adaptive devices, contact Nami Crawford at (515) 281-1357 or (800) 362-2587. You can also e-mail Nami at: nami.crawford@blind.state.ia.us.